Latest News: March 2021

Wednesday, 31 March 2021

Biden Says He Would Support Moving All-Star Game Over Georgia Voting Law

In an interview on ESPN, President Biden discussed the restrictions passed by the state’s Republicans last week and encouraged baseball fans to abide by social-distancing protocols.

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4 Killed In Shooting At Office Building In California

Two police officers stand outside an office building where a shooting occurred in Orange, Calif., Wednesday, March 31, 2021. The shooting killed several people, including a child, and injured another person before police shot the suspect, police said.

Police in Orange, California found "multiple victims" when they arrived at an office complex Wednesday afternoon.

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CDC: COVID-19 Was 3rd Leading Cause Of Death In 2020, People Of Color Hit Hardest

Congressional leaders held a candlelight vigil outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. on February 23, 2021 to mark the more than 500,000 U.S. deaths due to the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 was the third leading underlying cause of death in 2020, according to a study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday.

A pair of reports published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday sheds new light on the approximately 375,000 deaths attributed to COVID-19 in the U.S. last year.

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'Child among four dead' in shooting at office building in Orange, California

Police say the suspect was shot and wounded and the situation has now been "stabilised".

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Google pushes start button for reopening offices

The search engine giant is keen to get people back into its offices while promoting bringing dogs to work.

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Francisco Lindor and Mets Agree on $341 Million Contract Extension

The superstar shortstop is committed to Queens through 2031 after adding 10 years to his previous deal.

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Tiger Woods Update: Sheriff Says Crash Investigation Is Done

Alex Villanueva, the sheriff of Los Angeles County, said that the authorities would need Woods’s permission to release the results of the investigation.

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Supreme Court Weighs Whether NCAA Is Illegally 'Fixing' Athlete Compensation

The arguments before the Supreme Court Wednesday came amid March Madness — and could erode the difference between elite college athletes and professional sports stars.

Players contend the NCAA is operating a classic conspiracy to fix prices in the labor market. The NCAA maintains that expanding benefits would threaten "amateurism."

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France Imposes 3rd National Lockdown As COVID-19 Again Surges

Young people gathered Wednesday by the Seine River in Paris, largely without masks and without social distancing. French President Emmanuel Macron has ordered the country into a third lockdown because of the continued spread of COVID-19.

President Emmanuel Macron, in a televised address to the nation, said he was left with no choice as deaths approach 100,000 and the country's hospitals are overwhelmed.

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Hong Kong: Media mogul Jimmy Lai found guilty over 2019 mass protests

The Apple Daily founder is among seven people found guilty of unauthorised assembly in 2019 protests.

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Brazil: More than 60,000 people died of Covid-19 in March

Despite the rising cases, President Bolsonaro urges local governors to ease lockdown measures.

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Covid vaccine manufacturers should work with poorer countries, says WTO chief

WTO head Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says the AstraZeneca deal with India is a good example.

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M.L.B. Opening Day: What to Watch For

The 2021 season begins in earnest with a jam-packed opening day in which all 30 teams are active for Game 1 of 162.

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Tiger Woods Update: Sheriff Says Crash Investigation Is Done

Alex Villanueva, the sheriff of Los Angeles County, said that the authorities would need Woods’s permission to release the results of the investigation.

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The Sabres’ Losing Streak Ends at 18

Buffalo had been on a dry spell, going 0-15-3 since late February, before beating Philadelphia on Wednesday.

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Runway dining at $540 a meal proving hit in Japan

Japan's biggest airline is making the most of grounded planes while Australian carriers are cutting prices.

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San Francisco Man Who Threatened Asian Woman In Bakery Arrested For Hate Crime

The victim, who has not been identified, told San Francisco police that Darrell Hunter "used a hand gesture to mimic a gun, and simulated shooting the occupants of the business."

The victim first called police on Sunday when she says Darrell Hunter entered the store threatening to shoot Chinese people. Officials arrested him days later when he returned to menace her.

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George Floyd: What witnesses have said in the Chauvin trial

Witnesses in Minneapolis have given emotional testimony about being at the scene of Mr Floyd's arrest.

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Tiger Woods crash: Los Angeles police determine the cause of golfer's car accident

The details of what caused Tiger Woods' car crash will only be released if the 15-time major winner gives permission for police to share their findings.

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Facebook bans 'voice of Trump' from platform

An interview with the ex-president was posted by his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, on Facebook.

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Covid: Brisbane lockdown to end ahead of Easter weekend

The Australian city of two million residents has seen a low infection rate, but concerns remain.

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Theory That COVID Came From A Chinese Lab Takes On New Life In Wake Of WHO Report

Members of the World Health Organization team investigating the origins of the novel coronavirus leave the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China Feb. 3.

Some scientists worry the possibility the novel coronavirus escaped from research facilities hasn't gotten enough scrutiny. Others say it appears far more likely to have emerged naturally.

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Nationals Player Tests Positive for Virus Before Opening Day

Because of contract-tracing rules, four other players and a staff member will be held out of Washington’s season opener against the Mets on Thursday.

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Britney Spears 'cried for two weeks' over Framing documentary

The singer says she did not watch all of Framing Britney Spears but was nonetheless "embarrassed" by it.

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Supreme Court Arguments May Be Turning Point for N.C.A.A.

The justices will consider whether limits on payments to student-athletes violate antitrust laws.

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An Early Look at the N.C.A.A. Men’s Final Four

Gonzaga vs. U.C.L.A. Houston vs. Baylor. Here are the ups and downs with each team.

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We Expect Sports Stars to Be Heroes. What About Our Politicians?

A postgame interview offers a reminder that the spectacle of public life is best backed up with real work.

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N.C.A.A. Tournament Women’s Final Four: A First-Timer Crashes a Group of Powers

Seeking its first title since 2016, UConn faces an Arizona team making its debut in the national semifinal. Two No. 1 seeds, Stanford and South Carolina, will play in the other matchup.

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2 Capitol Police Officers Sue Trump For Injuries Sustained During Jan. 6 Riot

Police officers try to push back President Donald Trump supporters trying to break through a police barrier, Jan. 6 at the Capitol in Washington. Two U.S. Capitol police officers have sued Trump for allegedly inciting the mob that attacked them that day.

Two U.S. Capitol police officers argue former President Donald Trump is responsible for the injuries they received during the Jan. 6 riots at the Capitol.

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Indonesia crash: Sriwijaya Air plane's voice recorder recovered

The "black box" could explain why the Sriwijaya Air jet crashed into the sea in January.

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Why Narendra Modi's visit to Bangladesh led to 12 deaths

Narendra Modi's visit to Bangladesh tuned deadly last week as violent protests erupted on his arrival.

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Tuesday, 30 March 2021

Terrace House: Japan man fined $80 over Netflix star's suicide

Before she died, Hana Kimura had written social media posts implying she was cyberbullied.

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Volvo goes global with its Swedish family values

The Chinese-owned carmaker will offer its generous parental leave scheme to 40,000 employees globally.

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Chauvin trial: 'I called police on the police'

The prosecution called several witnesses - some becoming emotional - on day two of the proceedings.

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Nashville floods kill four people

The storms in Tennessee required 100 people to be rescued from vehicles and buildings.

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G. Gordon Liddy, Chief Operative Behind Watergate Scandal, Dies At 90

G. Gordon Liddy, pictured in 2001, died on Tuesday at the age of 90. He was convicted for orchestrating the Watergate burglary and wiretapping scheme that led to President Nixon

The bombastic conservative, who became a popular talk show host, reveled in his reputation as a man willing to go to any lengths to reelect Nixon, saying, "I'd do it again for my president."

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Watergate mastermind G Gordon Liddy dies aged 90

G Gordon Liddy served nearly five years in jail for his role in the scandal that toppled President Nixon.

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Google Maps to start showing eco-friendly routes

The driving app will highlight journeys with lowest emissions based on factors such as traffic.

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With 17 Games, the N.F.L. Evolves for Streaming Generation

The last time the league expanded its regular season 43 years ago, it was evolving for TV broadcasts and priming for an offensive era.

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NY Lawmakers Legalize Marijuana, Hoping To Avoid Racial Pitfalls Of Decriminalization

Assemblywoman Crystal Peoples-Stokes, a Democrat who represents Buffalo, speaks at a rally for marijuana legalization at the New York state Capitol in Albany on Jan. 28, 2020.

Critics say in many states the legal pot boom hasn't benefited people of color. Lawmakers in New York say their approach, which Gov. Cuomo says he will sign, avoids those mistakes.

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Covid: Australia falls 85% short of vaccine delivery goal

The slow rollout sparks concern as Brisbane faces a possible extension of a citywide lockdown.

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Gonzaga Makes Final Four With Another (Expected) Rout

The Zags’ pursuit of an undefeated season has often come on the undercard for other games during this N.C.A.A. men’s tournament.

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Biden's dog Major in second biting incident at White House

Major had been sent to Delaware for training after nipping a White House employee earlier this month.

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South Carolina Rolls Past Texas Into the Final Four

Texas was held scoreless in the fourth quarter as the Gamecocks started their celebration early.

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Firefighter Testifies: 'I Was Desperate To Help ... And This Human Was Denied That'

Minneapolis Firefighter Genevieve Hansen testifies Tuesday in the trial of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin, in the May 25, 2020, death of George Floyd.

Video footage played in court on Tuesday shows Genevieve Hansen pleading with officers on top of George Floyd for a chance to help him. She asked them to check his pulse. They ignored her requests.

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A few frequent flyers 'dominate air travel'

A small minority of frequent flyers dominates air travel in countries with high aviation emissions.

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Racial Equity In Vaccination? Dialysis Centers Can Help With That

Dialysis clinics are often located in areas that are underserved by other forms of health care. And many already vaccinate their patients against other illnesses.

One smart way of getting the vaccine to communities at high risk of COVID-19: Bring it to places many patients already come three times a week.

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The N.C.A.A. is Under Scrutiny in Washington

The N.C.A.A. is under scrutiny on Capitol Hill and at the Supreme Court. The pressure for college sports to change is bound to intensify.

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Prosecutors Add Sex Trafficking Charges Against Ghislaine Maxwell

U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Audrey Strauss, submitted new charges against Ghislaine Maxwell Monday. Maxwell, the former girlfriend of late financier Jeffrey Epstein, was first arrested in the United States on July 2, 2020.

Ghislaine Maxwell, the former associate of Jeffrey Epstein, faces new charges for the abuse of a 14-year-old girl starting in 2001.

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In Latest Power Move, Beijing Approves Electoral Overhaul For Hong Kong

The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress unanimously approved a law that will cut the number of district representatives for Hong Kong residents.

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Manipur: India state reverses order turning away Myanmar refugees

Officials say an earlier order issued amid reports of people fleeing the coup was "misconstrued".

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Suez Canal: Ships begin sailing through cleared waterway

Authorities hope to clear the backlog of vessels waiting to use the vital trade route within days.

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Monday, 29 March 2021

Inauguration poet Amanda Gorman: 'My life changed in six minutes'

Amanda Gorman became the youngest inaugural poet when she recited The Hill We Climb.

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Houston Hangs On and Reaches the Final Four

For the first time since 1984, the Cougars advanced to the national semifinals. They will face Baylor, which is making its first Final Four appearance since 1950.

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South Dakota Governor Bans Transgender Girls From Sports Teams By Executive Order

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem addresses the Conservative Political Action Conference held in the Hyatt Regency on February 27 in Orlando, Florida.

With a bill stuck in legislative limbo, Gov. Kristi Noem issued two orders Monday preventing trans women and girls from playing on sports teams that align with their gender identity.

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CDC Director Fears 'Impending Doom' If U.S. Opens Too Quickly

"Just please hold on a little while longer," said Dr. Rochelle Walensky, warning of a possible fourth surge. U.S. coronavirus cases are up 10% over the previous week.

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Covid: Brazil ministers replaced in major cabinet reshuffle

President Bolsonaro has seen his popularity plummet amid criticism of his handling of the pandemic.

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Mikaela Shiffrin Is Focused on the 2022 Beijing Olympics

This winter, Shiffrin didn’t win as often as she usually does, but the ski racer says she is exactly where she needs to be given the pandemic and the death of her father.

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Covid-19: World leaders call for international pandemic treaty

Boris Johnson and more than 20 leaders say another health emergency is a matter of "not if, but when".

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Houston Hangs On and Reaches the Final Four

The Cougars dominated Oregon State early and then fended the Beavers off in the second half, reaching the national semifinals for the first time since 1984.

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Texas Rangers Host 12,911 Fans at Exhibition Game

The Rangers raised eyebrows by opening 40,300 seats at Globe Life Field for Monday’s exhibition. Only 12,911 fans showed up.

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Hong Kong: China to pass 'patriot' electoral reforms

The changes aim to only have "patriots" in office in Hong Kong but critics warn it will stifle dissent.

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Lady Gaga dog walker Ryan Fischer 'had to have part of his lung removed'

Ryan Fischer was shot in the chest as he walked the star's three French bulldogs in February.

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Nike sues over 'Satan Shoes' with human blood

Nike sues an art collective over its 'Satan Shoes', produced in collaboration with rapper Lil Nas X.

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Hong Kong: What is China's 'patriot' plan for electoral reform?

Aiming to tighten control over Hong Kong, China wants only "patriots" to run for office.

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UConn Reaches Final Four With Tight Win Over Baylor

The slugfest in the round of 8 delivered what the coaches had predicted: a thriller that could have been a title game.

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George Floyd: Americans react to Day One of the Chauvin trial

A black political hopeful, a Minnesota resident and a retired officer share their thoughts.

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Photographing the "endless diversity" of America by streetlight

Photographer Daniel Freeman travelled across the US to capture striking night-time shots.

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How bees and drones team up to find landmines

Drones are being used to track bees that have been trained to sense chemicals in landmines.

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The Rich Get Richer With Nets’ Signing of LaMarcus Aldridge

Aldridge, a seven-time All-Star center, won’t be expected to play a leading role but will provide more depth to a team that has been excelling despite Kevin Durant’s injury.

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French drug company fined over Mediator weight loss pill

The drug was authorised for overweight diabetics but is believed to have killed hundreds of people.

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Trump asks wedding party: 'Do you miss me yet?'

Donald Trump turned up at a wedding at Mar-a-Lago and railed against Joe Biden, China and Iran.

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Barack Obama's Kenyan grandmother dies, aged 99

Affectionately known as Granny Sarah by the former president, she defended him during his election campaign.

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Mozambique conflict: What's behind the unrest?

Islamic militants operating in the north have been the cause of growing concern in the region.

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Why Possibly Changing The Filibuster Brings Threats Of Political 'Nuclear' War

The procedure has evolved at many points in history, clearing break throughs on civil rights and a recent GOP judicial spree. Those issues show why the two parties see changing it now as existential.

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White House Causes Frustration In Private And Public Responses To Gun Violence

As a candidate, Joe Biden spoke at a candidate forum hosted by the gun groups Giffords and March For Our Lives. He pledged to devote $900 million to community gun violence intervention efforts in cities with high rates of gun violence.

Gun violence prevention advocates were stunned when Biden said infrastructure would remain his next priority. Private White House efforts to avoid reactively dealing with guns also raised questions.

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COVID-19 Lockdowns Have Been Hard On Youth Locked Up

A mother and son embrace with an ominous background threatening to envelope them.

Juvenile incarceration is down, but many young people still in facilities have gone months without seeing their families.

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George Floyd: Derek Chauvin trial begins as family demands justice

Derek Chauvin, the white policeman accused of killing George Floyd in May last year, goes on trial.

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Suez canal: Stuck Ever Given container ship now free from shoreline

The stranded Ever Given has been partly moved but efforts to fully refloat it will continue later.

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Ever Given Partially Afloat As Salvage Teams Race To Reopen Suez Canal

A satellite image shows the cargo ship MV Ever Given stuck in the Suez Canal near Suez, Egypt. Attempts to free the mammoth container ship stuck in Egypt

The Ever Given has been wedged at an angle across the Suez Canal since Tuesday, preventing other shipping vessels from traveling through the waterway.

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India Covid-19: PM Modi 'did not consult' before lockdown

A BBC investigation finds that key ministries and states were not consulted ahead of the Covid lockdown.

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Sunday, 28 March 2021

Australia PM shifts rape-accused minister in cabinet reshuffle

Christian Porter - who denies rape - is no longer attorney general but will remain in the cabinet.

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Stranded Suez container ship reported freed

Huge container ship blocking Suez Canal for a week now reported to be afloat.

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2021 MLB Season Preview: The Return of 162 Games

A return to a full 162-game schedule, with fans in the stands, has Major League Baseball poised to be a slice of normalcy in a world turned upside down.

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2021 MLB Season Preview: Team-by-Team Capsules

Reasons for optimism and pessimism abound. Catch up with where each team stands ahead of opening day.

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He’s the Ideal College Athlete. So Why Did He Quit?

Hunter Woodhall made history in track and field, but N.C.A.A. restrictions on athletes’ earnings drove him out of college sports.

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No Longer a ‘Tigress,’ Amari Avery Will Try to Make Augusta Roar

Avery, 17, and her dad once drew attention for their Tiger-and-Earl Woods aspirations. They hope to make a different sort of splash at the Augusta National Women’s Amateur.

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Indonesia fire: Massive blaze erupts at oil refinery

Several have been injured and hundreds evacuated to safety at the blaze in West Java province.

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The Netflix show putting the spotlight on menopause

The new Netflix show Bombay Begums puts the spotlight on menopause, but why aren't we talking about it?

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Brisbane lockdown: Australian city to shut down over seven cases

The Australian city of about two million people is to enter a snap three-day lockdown.

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'It is so easy to choose what voluntary work to do'

Charities are turning to technology to help them attract more volunteers.

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U.S. Men Fail to Qualify for Olympic Soccer Tournament

Goals by Honduras on either side of halftime dashed the Americans’ hopes of a trip to Tokyo.

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'It's Hurtful': Trans Youth Speaks Out As Alabama Debates Banning Medical Treatment

Syrus Hall, 17, at his home in Mobile, Ala. "I didn

States are considering a record number of anti-transgender bills, including many that prohibit gender-affirming medical care for trans youth. Alabama's bill would make providing such care a felony.

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U.S. Corporations Face Reckoning Over Prescription Opioids, CEOs Keep Cashing In

Steve Collis, president and chief executive officer of AmerisourceBergen Corp., testifies during a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee hearing on May 8, 2018.

Companies that sold or distributed opioid medications face huge legal, financial and public relations peril. Critics say shareholders, not CEOs, will pay the price.

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Advocates Disappointed By Biden's Sidestep Of Gun Legislation Given His History

President Biden speaks during his first press briefing in the East Room of the White House on Thursday.

President Biden knows better than almost anyone how hard it is to get gun bills passed. But after being at the forefront on previous efforts, he seems to be pushing it down his agenda as president.

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Amid A Myriad Of Crises, Lebanon Now Confronts An Ecological Disaster On Its Shores

Marine biology student Ranim Tahhan, 21, pictured left, and another volunteer work to clean Tyre beach from the pollution caused by an oil spill in the eastern Mediterranean Sea.

Some of the country's last beaches spared from development are now carpeted in globs of tar from an oil spill in the Mediterranean, damaging beaches that are nesting grounds for endangered turtles.

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Libraries Are Key Tools For People Getting Out of Prison, Even During A Pandemic

Brothers Dennis (left) and Lee Horton were recently released from prison. The New Jersey Public Library "Fresh Start" program has helped them navigate daily life and learn new technology that didn

Even in a pandemic, New Jersey libraries are a lifeline to people released from prison.

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ICYMI: Hotdogs, hungry horses and orange skies

See volcanic fast food and other stories in our weekly video round up: In Case You Missed It.

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Nike Accused Of 'Using Disability' To Hype New Hands-Free Sneaker

The GO FlyEase is scheduled to be released on April 30. Some people with disabilities worry that they won't be able to get a pair because of the company's mass marketing strategy.

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